K-3 Curriculum

Kindergarten

The Kindergarten religion program, “In God’s Image,” consists of 8 modules containing 33 themes. The “Me” module celebrates the child through such topics as feelings, senses, capabilities, needs and family. The “Earth Times” module celebrates the wonder of the earth through activities related to the seasons. The “Community” module celebrates caring through discussion, by making friends and by helping. The “Changes” module invites children to experience support and comfort at such times as the birth of a sibling or moving to a new house. The “Plants” and “Animals” modules celebrate creation through activities with trees, flowers, bugs, pets and other animals. The “Special Days” module suggests activities for celebrating such events as birthdays, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. The “Church Times” module is a sequential set of lessons that invites children to celebrate the Christian story as it unfolds through Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter.

Grade 1

Expectations (Summary)

We are created in the “image of God”

We are able to think about how our actions affect our relationship with God, others and ourselves

We are social by nature and are called, as individuals and as a community, to offer friendship and charity

The characteristics of a family can be compared with the characteristics of the Church